Great Martyr’s Day and International Mother Language Day are celebrated in Khulna with due dignity.

Md. Shamim Hossain –

Khulna Great Martyr’s Day and International Mother Language Day 2023 have been celebrated with due dignity under the initiative of Khulna City Corporation. On the occasion of the celebration of the day, national flags will be flown at half-mast at Nagar Bhavan, Mayor’s Bus Bhavan, Khalishpur Branch Office, Nagar Health Bhavan, Matrisadan, Municipal Garage, Asphalt Plant, Ward Office, Community Center and all educational institutions run by KCC and Shahid Hadis Park. Decorated with alphabets and festoons. In the first hour of the day, City Mayor Talukder Abdul Khalek paid tribute to language martyrs by offering floral hymns at Shahid Minar in Shahid Hadis Park of the city and in the morning paid tributes by offering floral tributes to the portrait of Father of the Nation Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujibur Rahman at Nagar Bhaban. KCC mayoral panel members, councillors, reserved constituencies councilors and officials were present on the occasion. On the occasion of Martyr’s Day and International Mother Language Day, children’s drawing and writing competition, discussion meeting and prize distribution program were organized in the morning at Nagar Bhaban. KCC Chief Executive Officer (Joint Secretary) Lashkar Tajul Islam inaugurated the painting and writing competition. Later, City Mayor Talukdar Abdul Khalek spoke as the chief guest in the discussion meeting and award distribution ceremony. Paying tribute to the memory of language martyrs in the discussion meeting, the city mayor said, “With blood, we have gained the right and freedom of language.” Father of the Nation Bangabandhu Sheikh Mubizur Rahman imprisoned for language. This history has glorified the Bengali nation. He said that the father of the nation Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujibur Rahman ordered the introduction of Bengali language at all levels to keep the immortal memory of language martyrs and the heroic sacrifice of freedom fighters alive. He mentioned that the spirit of Amar Ekush will inspire the new generation to stand tall in the court of the world. Later, the City Mayor distributed prizes to the winners of the painting and essay competitions. Chairman of KCC Sports and Culture Standing Committee Councilor SM Mozaffar Rashidi Reza presided over the event as special guests. Mayoral panel members Md. Aminul Islam Munna and Md. Ali Akbar Tipu, Councilors Md. Saiful Islam, Sheikh Mohammad Ali, Md. : Dalim Howladar, Imam Hasan Chowdhury Maina, Councilors of reserved seat Kanika Saha, Majeda Khatun and Reksna Kalam Lilly. Among others, Secretary Md. Azmul Haque, Chief Engineer Md. Manjurul Islam, Chief Revenue Officer Sanjida Begum, Chief Health Officer Dr. Swapan Kumar Halder, Chief Planning Officer Abir ul Jabbar, Executive Magistrate Jannatul Afroz Swarna, Education and Cultural Officer SKM Tachaduzzaman, KCC-run Khalishpur Collegiate Girls School Principal Abu Saeed Md. Mezbaul Haque and KCC officers and employees were present on the occasion. Besides, 21st February is celebrated with deep respect to language martyrs through various programs in all upazilas including Dakop, Batiaghata, Rupsa, Dighlia, Dumuria of Khulna.